Here's what's fresh at Asheville, Buncombe markets

6:03 PM,
May 10, 2013

Asparagus abounds thanks to vendors including McConnell Farms. The farm's booth is packed every Saturday at Asheville City Market Downtown. The other sure sign of spring, the strawberry, is starting its season now, too.

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This guide to Asheville-area tailgate markets is supplied by Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. For more WNC listings, visit http://
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The bad news: It's the end of ramps season - grab them up if you see them.

The good news: Ramps are pretty much the only produce you'll have to say goodbye to for a while at area farmers tailgate markets. The spring harvest is heating up, and it's time to say hello to all manner of fruits and veggies: lettuce, spinach, strawberries - the list goes on. ...